Motion Graphics Courses and Certifications

Motion Graphics with Kurzgesagt – Part 2

Learn advanced motion graphics techniques including rigging with Duik, character animation, and wiggle expressions. Master IK chains, slider controls, path animation, and dynamic displacement for captivating visuals.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Bringing a Photo to Life with 2.5D Parallax

Learn to create stunning 2.5D Parallax animations from still photos with Joe Fellows. Perfect for motion graphics designers, VFX artists, photographers, and filmmakers with basic Photoshop and After Effects skills.

• Skillshare
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Motion Graphics for UI Designers using Principle for Mac

Learn to enhance UI designs with motion using Principle for Mac. Master animation principles, create scrolling effects, transitions, and prototypes. Elevate your UI skills through hands-on practice with landing page components.

• Skillshare
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animation for Graphic Design: Make a Short Educational Video

Learn to create engaging 15-second animated educational videos using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects. Master storyboarding, asset design, and basic animation techniques to elevate your graphic design skills.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animated Transitions with 2D Illustration & After Effects

Create seamless and organic animated transitions from scratch by exploring color, shape, texture, pattern, and timing using both analog and digital techniques

• Domestika
• 4 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Maya MASH: Motion Graphics

23 ratings at Pluralsight

After creating geometries using SVG import and the Type tool, use MASH tools to animate the objects.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

12 Principles of Animation in After Effects

10 ratings at Pluralsight

In the days of hand-drawn animation, a group of top Disney animators came together and defined twelve rules of animation that, when applied properly, would create amazing animation and an engaging experience for the audience. Software required: After Eff…

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating a Mograph Title Sequence: 1 Visualization and Planning

Learn how to visualize and plan out an intriguing title sequence for a movie, TV show, or documentary.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Keyframe Academy

21 Tips for Creating Killer Motion Graphics in After Effects

Discover 21 essential tips, tricks, and resources to enhance your motion design skills in After Effects, from optimization techniques to useful scripts and educational tools.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Escape Studios

Motion Graphics Workflow - Animating Storyboards

Discover efficient techniques for animating storyboards in After Effects, from creating rough animatics to final animations. Learn workflow tips and project management for creative motion graphics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Dani Krossing

Easy Audio Visualizer in After Effects - Custom Audio Spectrum - No Plugins

Learn to create custom audio visualizers in After Effects without plugins. Master circular and linear audio spectrums that react to music, enhancing your video projects with dynamic visual elements.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Adobe

Simplifying Motion Graphics for Editorial - FOX Sports NASCAR Workflow

Learn how FOX Sports streamlined NASCAR graphics using Motion Graphics templates in Adobe Premiere Pro, featuring insights on workflow optimization and the role of After Effects Expressions.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

photoshopCAFE

How to Make Things Move in Photoshop - Motion Graphics Basics

Learn to create animations and motion graphics in Photoshop, from setting keyframes to adding motion blur. Master techniques for animating icons and exporting as GIFs or videos.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Become a Motion Graphics Artist

Take graphic design to the next level using motion. Learn how to use visual effects, animation, and cinematic techniques to bring designs to life. Discover how to develop innovative ideas for moving content and make products engaging and exciting as a mo…

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available
• 9 courses

PIXXO 3D

MoGraph - Narrated Breakdown - Blender 2.83 Alpha

Explore the creative process behind a 3D animation project through a narrated breakdown, offering insights into techniques and workflows used in Blender 2.83 Alpha.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course